Our office, as a member of the council within the “Strong and Important” initiative, is actively involved in initiatives designed to strengthen social responsibility and advance the role of women in the business world. Through this collaboration, we focus on fostering a business environment where women have equal opportunities for leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional growth.
NALED – National Alliance for Local Economic Development, in cooperation and with the financial support of the Government of the United Kingdom, within the framework of the “Strong and Important – Women’s Empowerment and Small Business Program”, has announced a public call for the award of grants to women entrepreneurs and legal entities in Serbia.
The total fund amounts to GBP 50,000, and five grants, each in the amount of GBP 10,000, will be awarded, payable in the dinar equivalent at the exchange rate determined in the Grant Agreement.
Eligibility criteria:
- Women entrepreneurs and micro and small enterprises established between 01 January 2018 and 31 December 2022;
- Enterprises whose founders and legal representatives are women holding at least 51% ownership;
- Enterprises that operated profitably in 2023 and 2024;
- Enterprises that are duly registered taxpayers, with no frozen bank accounts and no prohibition of business operations;
- Enterprises whose founders and legal representatives have not been finally convicted nor are subject to ongoing criminal proceedings.
Beneficiaries are required to provide mandatory co-financing of at least 10% of the total project value.
The funded activities must have a direct impact on the implementation or development of new or significantly improved products/services, production, or business processes.
Eligible activities may include: procurement of equipment, introduction of new products and services, business digitalization and certification, as well as marketing activities aimed at market expansion.
In addition to financial support, beneficiaries will have the opportunity to strengthen their business through workshops, networking, and mentoring.
Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically via the portal snazneivazne.naled.rs .by 14 September 2025 at midnight.
For additional information or consultations, the Tasić & Partners team is at your disposal.